[Acute intoxication with trichloroethylene--a case report].

In a study the case of an acute intoxication following inhalant abuse of trichloroethylene vapours is presented. Narcotic effects lasting for 48 hours after exposure were seen. The patient complained of strong, polyneuropathic lower legs and feet pain lasting for 7 days. Urinary trichloroacetic acid (TCA) was monitoring. Peak urine TCA concentration reached 840 mg/L on 4 day after exposure.